ISFAR - Institute for the Study of French-Australian Relations Inc.
The Institute for the Study of French-Australian Relations (ISFAR) was founded in 1985, following the successful French Presence in Victoria 1800 – 1901 exhibition held in 1984.
It has the purpose of serving as a resource centre data bank in all areas of French-Australian relations – historical as well as contemporary – and in the sciences and technology as well as in the humanities. Its meetings and colloquia cover a wide range of activities, reflecting the broad spectrum of interest of its members. It publishes a six monthly publication Explorations, which is devoted to recording significant and interesting historical and cultural events impacting on French - Australian liaisons. In addition, the Institute organises a number of social, educational and cultural occasions each year. Most of the events are conducted in English.
ISFAR is a non-political, non-profit making organisation connected with French, Italian & Spanish studies at the University of Melbourne. It is managed by a committee whose membership includes representation from Victoria’s universities, the State Library of Victoria and other institutions interested in French-Australian relations.
Membership
Membership is open to all interested at an annual subscription of $ 25. In certain circumstances, membership fee would be tax deductible. Members receive the twice yearly publication Explorations and notices to various events organised by ISFAR and associated organisations.
Membership Application form (pdf, 61kb)
Enquiries:
Dr Alastair Hurst (president): 03 8344 5196 (BH), a.hurst@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Dianne Reilly or Mr John Drury: 03 9646 2112 (AH), jdrury@ozemail.com.au
Incorporated
in Victoria – Registration No. A 33387 S ABN 90 113 201 034
PO Box 65 Port Melbourne VIC 3207 Australia